ECHL Ontario Reign

Reign Gain Point in 3-2 OT Loss to Eagles

February 8, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


LOVELAND, Colo. - The Ontario Reign (27-13-3-4), four-time Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL's 2014 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, fell by a 3-2 score in overtime to the Colorado Eagles (32-14-0-2) in front of a crowd of 5,289 on Sunday afternoon at the Budweiser Events Center.

After coming on in relief of Joe Cannata at the end of the second period on Saturday, emergency backup goaltender Spencer McLay opened his first professional start for Ontario with 11 saves in the first period. The Reign, meanwhile could not solve Clarke Saunders in the opening frame.

The Eagles eventually solved McLay in the second period during a five-on-three power-play for Colorado, as Trent Daavettila fed Kyle Kraemer in the slot, and Kraemer wrested a shot that beat McLay glove side at 8:48.

Ontario answered when Matt White stole the puck from an Eagles defender on the forecheck, and snapped the puck past the blocker of Saunders at 12:43.

The Reign then took the lead near the end of the second, as White gained the zone and dropped the puck back to Tristan King, who fired a shot through a screen to beat Saunders at 17:11.

The Eagles tied the score in the third period when Daavettila knocked in a backdoor attempt on the power-play at 17:54.

Colorado's power-play continued to plague the Reign in overtime, as Collin Bowman blasted a shot past McLay to secure the victory for the Eagles.

McLay took the loss with 34 saves; Saunders picked up the win with 26 stops.

Three Stars:

1. COL - Collin Bowman

2. COL - Trent Daavettila

3. ONT - Matt White

Reign Drops :

The Reign return home to take on the Allen Americans on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. Immediately following the game against the Americans, fans can meet the Reign players during the Post-Game Player Party at Boston's Restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga, located at 11260 4th Street (at 4th & Milliken, across from the Ontario Mills Mall). Show your ticket stub and receive 15% off your food purchase that night!

The Ontario Reign are currently offering a special call-in-only offer for Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. against Allen. When you purchase a ticket for Wednesday's game, you will also receive a free ticket of equal or lesser value for the game on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. against the Alaska Aces! Call 909-941-7825 to get your tickets today.

Friday's game is a New York Grill Fan Friday. The New York Grill, located at 950 Ontario Mills Drive, invites all Reign fans to come before and/or after all Friday night games. They will stay open late on Friday game nights and provide special "Reign" promotions.

The Reign, in partnership with Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, will host LLUCH Jersey Night on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. against the Aces. The team will be wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off in a live auction following the game to benefit the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital's Foundation. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a free reusable Reign grocery bag, compliments of Sprouts Farmers Market.

The Ontario Reign Stretch Run Plan is back! Fans can now purchase their plans for as little as $45. Each Stretch Run Plans includes a ticket to four pre-selected games and free parking!

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